Is Swimming Safe With Psoriasis?

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Can people who have psoriasis swim in beaches or swimming pools? Is salt water okay for these people?

Absolutely. In fact there is a type of psoriasis therapy sometimes referred to as balneotherapy that incorporates water and/or baths as a key component of treatment. This therapy can involve fresh water or salt water, mud, sand, mineral-rich water, steam or water-based massage. Anecdotally, people frequently report improvement in psoriasis with casual water activities or vacations to sunny destinations.

One word of advice: After swimming, I would follow up by rinsing off and applying a moisturizer if possible.

Last Updated: 4/7/2008

Psoriasis expert Dr. Daniel Pearce is a dermatologist and assistant professor in the dermatology department of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina.

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